Tresor Berlin I Club & label — Restaurant in Berlin

I'm genuinely really, really sad to only give 3 stars, it is the last thing I want to do for a venue with so much potential like this.

If I could sum it up in one word it would be a shame.

On one hand, there is often very superior hard techno music and professional DJs- this isn't always the case though as techno can be very easy to mix but takes a long time to master.

Additionally, it is the perfect venue for music like this. A dark, industrial dungeon. The vibe is really cool.

From a technical standpoint the sound systems are well engineered and I can tell they've done a good job mapping the accoustics of those rooms. It's interesting to hear the competition between the F1's upstairs and the (I believe) voids downstairs. However personally I don't find either system powerful enough, but I'm also spoiled as I consider 600K watts to be pretty average- I don't think any system in Tresor pushes over 100k watts, if I were to guess maybe 25k watts. I don't think they very often get above 100 decibels. For people without proper hearing protection, this is plenty loud, but for experienced ravers with proper hearing protection, it's underwhelming.

On the other hand, ironically I think they could go for a much stricter door policy- something Berlin is often criticised for. I'm a foreigner from Canada but have never had any problems getting in. That being said I'm sober and respectful. Unfortunately they do not bother checking IDs and I have met plenty of people aged as young as 14-18 who seem to go consistently. It completely ruins the vibe to see underage people taking ecstasy and getting drunk.

On numerous occasions I saw bouncers and staff getting pills for people, really unprofessional imo.

They preach harm reduction yet insist to sell you €3 0.5l bottles of water. At least you can refill the bottle in the bathroom sink, but this is a pretty dirty requirement for €20 entry. As someone who has travelled to many types of techno/bass music clubs around the world the scene in Tresor (and much of Berlin) is likely one of the most "harmful" environments I've seen. Dancing should be a very healthy activity.

In addition, please stay away if you have anything close to lung problems. The crowd here just chain smokes all night long- something maybe common in Berlin but considered disgusting and rude in most other scenes around the world. Expect to have drinks spilled on you, cigarettes ashed on you, and your feet stomped on. Most people are respectful, but the staff does a poor job of managing those who aren't. They will be quicker to kick someone out for smoking a joint then they will a drunken 15 year old pinging off ecstasy spilling their drinks everywhere. The crowd in Berlin can get quite degenerate compared to other techno scenes to say the very least.

That being said, if you are here to experience what Berlin Techno has to offer this is a great way to experience it. Something I do respect is they aren't innately prejudiced towards foreigners unless you are intoxicated or rude. Anyone who is here for the music should have no trouble getting in. I do believe music is to be shared and experienced, especially if it is argued as "good." Just expect for it to not live up to the hype. Berghain is even more questionable as there is far more hedonism and they also don't check IDs... You can figure that one out on your own... It is hard to justify or recommend an establishment with those ethics, I'm surprised that isn't more of a concern with how much attention that club gets.

So yes, very sad to say. This could easily be regarded as one of the best clubs on earth, but there are some serious issues where I can't in my right mind rank it, or most places in Berlin, too highly. Still- the techno is often immaculate. I do recommend a listen if you're a serious techno enthusiast and have a resilient pair of lungs. I don't mean any hate to the Berlin Techno scene- the producers and DJs are often incredible and world class. But I think there is a lot to be improved upon in order for it to live up to the...

During my recent trip to Berlin, I decided to immerse myself in the vibrant nightlife of the city and experience the atmosphere of its famous clubs. However, what I discovered was a disappointing and even xenophobic treatment reserved for tourists like myself. As an experienced traveler who has visited many places in Europe, I can confidently say that this was the first time I was denied entry to every club I attempted to visit. My frustration grew each time I was turned away without a precise reason, although I realized that the general explanations often revolved around the venue being "full," "dress code" requirements, or "try again later." What struck me the most was the fact that groups of only men or individuals in casual attire were easily granted entry, while we, a group of tourists, were consistently rejected. Despite attempting to adhere to the rules and respect the club's etiquette, it seemed that our tourist status alone was sufficient grounds for exclusion. Over time, we began to realize that Berlin's clubs simply do not favor tourists, a sentiment that was reinforced by the accounts of foreign workers we encountered in the city. I was shocked to discover that our enthusiasm to experience the local nightlife and immerse ourselves in Berlin's culture was met with such cold rejection. I cannot help but think that this is a form of xenophobia that affects those who, like us, seek to have an authentic experience in the heart of Berlin. It is frustrating that a city, which enjoys an international reputation as a cultural and cosmopolitan center, would display such an unwelcoming face towards tourists. In conclusion, my stay in Berlin was overshadowed by this disappointing experience in the clubs. I hope the city takes serious steps to eliminate these discriminatory barriers and promote an inclusive environment for all visitors. While I appreciate Berlin's cultural and historical richness, I cannot ignore the negative aspect I encountered...

When it comes to music and the club ambient itself, I had a wonderful time. However, I wish the staff would make sure their visitors were more safe and take care of them. At the end of my visit, I went to go collect my Jacket and lost my number for it (which I take full accountability for). The woman working at the counter was super rude, which I can kinda understand being a long line and having to search for my jacket and I apologized for. She eventually came back and said that they don't have it. I said that can't be, and she thank god let me look for it in the back, still being really rude. There weren't many jackets left to look through, since it was almost noon at that point. I was so tired and uncomfortable of the situation and asked what I'm supposed to do now. She suggested I come back next week and look in the lost and found. I was only wearing a see through bra, and I stated that I can't go home half naked for safety reasons. She looked even more annoyed and over the situation. I asked if she could maybe lend/give me a leftover shirt or at least something to cover myself so that I can get home safely, since all my friends had already left. She at first said yes and asked me to wait on the side. I stood there waiting another 30 min until I realized she was not coming back, so I went back up to her and all she said was "oh yeah btw we can't give you anything". I asked why, and she said that if someone comes back and tries to claim it will be bad if I just took it". To that I replied, I can leave my license here and bring it back, but it will also be bad for me to leave the club in just a bra and possibly get assaulted. To that she just replied "I can't help you and that's not my problem" while at that point I was crying.

I have never felt so humiliated in my whole life and from another woman being mistreated seeing that I was helpless and crying thinking about me going home half naked after they lost my jacket. Please HELP those who...